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Re: Bug#993819: release-notes: Please document the removal of wicd



Hi Hendrik,

On 09-09-2021 21:27, Hendrik Boom wrote:
> Here is the text I have included in the current draft upgrade 
> instructions for Devuan:
> 
> Warning:  `wicd` will no longer be available after the upgrade, so if 
> you use it to connect to the internet through wifi, you will be cut 
> off.  To prevent this, you should change to a connection manager that 
> *will* still be available, such as `connman`.  If you want a convnient 
> graphical interface, without which making connections can be difficult, 
> you should install `connman-gtk`.  You should do this *before* you 
> start the upgrade, or you will have trouble reconnecting if things go 
> wrong.

Isn't NetworkManager the default graphical manager nowadays? Or is there
a link with systemd such that you wouldn't mention it for Devuan? No
judgement intended, just wanting to have the facts straight.

Paul


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